Cortlandville Fire Department

It is with deep regret that the Cortlandville Fire Department announces the passing of long time member Carlton Hart.
 

In memory of
Carlton M. Hart

“Dad”

March 2nd, 1982 – April 29th, 2013

 Every Fire Department is a group effort but Carl Hart was one of those cornerstone individuals that helped to carry us during our formative years. It was not uncommon to hear “Carl has got it” or “Carl will be there” – every time the call went out. When others were unsure, when membership was lacking, when a driver was needed, when funds had to be raised – there was Carl. He had an infectious smile that was contagious and Carl simply loved the fire service; his name and the Cortlandville Fire Department are synonymous. Many titles and accolades; role model, President, Fire Police Captain, top responder, and Driver of the Year were just some. If you look up the term volunteer firefighter in the dictionary there is a picture of Carl Hart next to it. His time, commitment and dedication will never be forgotten.


 Served as President (1987 – 1992)
Served as Fire Police Captain (1999 – 2003 / 2005 – 2009)
1986 & 2010 Firefighter of the Year
1995 & 2004 Member of the Year
Driver of the Year 1991
Fire Police of the Year Award 1996, 1998, 2003, 2006

 

 

Fire Prevention tips for your home

Smoke alarms

Smoke AlarmTest Your Alarm for Life!
Your smoke alarm has the power to save your life. Or does it? If you haven't tested your smoke alarm lately, it may not be working. And that's a risk you can't afford to take. Working smoke alarms give us early warning of a fire, providing extra time to escape safely. But they can't do their job if we haven't done ours - monthly testing to make sure they're working. Test all the smoke alarms in your home. For the life of the alarm and for the lives of your loved ones.

When was the last time you tested your smoke alarms?
Last month? Last year? Can't remember? If you're not sure your smoke alarms are working, then how can you be sure you'll be protected if a fire breaks out? Don't gamble with your life and assume your smoke alarms are working. Test each one, every month, so you'll know they'll be ready to protect you and your family if there's a fire. Test your alarm for life.

Do you have the time?
Can you afford to spend a few minutes each month to test the smoke alarms in your home? Can you afford not to? Going without the protection of a working smoke alarm is a risk too dangerous to take. In a fire, you'll need every second to get out safely, and the early warning from a smoke alarm can make the difference between surviving a fire and dying in one. Test your smoke alarms today. You can't afford not to.

Escape planning

How much time do you have to get out of a fire?
Not as much as you think. Real fires are hot, smokey and dark. You may have only a very few minutes to safely escape from fire. If you're ever in a fire, don't spend time getting dressed or trying to gather valuables. Just get out and stay out. Then call the fire department from a neighbor's telephone.

If you have a fire tonight, will you get out safely?

  

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